Illinois Policy
46 towns have passed a grocery tax. Is your town next? Already 46 towns around Illinois have voted to impose a 1% grocery tax in 2026. Other Illinoisans will start to save 1% on groceries …
How to get your Illinois driver’s license on your phone
Jul 18, 2024 · How to get your Illinois driver’s license on your phone. Legislation allowing Illinois residents to carry a digital driver’s license or ID on their smartphone will take effect in 2025.
Find and contact your Illinois state senator, house representative …
Use the maps to find the legislators representing you. You can search for Illinois state senators, house representatives and Chicago alderman.
There is no longer cash bail in Illinois. What happens now?
Sep 18, 2023 · After litigation delaying its implementation, the full provisions of Illinois’ SAFE-T Act went into effect on Sept. 18. Here’s what to expect.
Illinois early voting starts as vote-by-mail ballots go out
Sep 26, 2024 · With 40 days until the election, Illinois residents can vote early at their local county clerks’ office. Vote-by-mail ballots should arrive soon, but there is still time to apply for one.
Polls open: What to know about the property tax advisory …
Sep 30, 2024 · PRESS RELEASE from the ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE. CONTACT: Micky Horstman (312) 607-4977 Polls open: What to know about the property tax advisory question …
AFSCME ratifies new contract with 19% wage increases
Jul 25, 2023 · PRESS RELEASE from the ILLINOIS POLICY INSTITUTE. CONTACT: Melanie Krakauer (312) 607-4977 AFSCME ratifies new contract with 19% wage increases CHICAGO …
Illinois’ new budget ends statewide grocery tax
May 29, 2024 · The new state budget eliminates the 1% grocery tax, placing Illinois with 37 other states by 2026. But the bill gives municipalities the option to implement their own tax without …
Illinois needs responsible Tier 2 pension reform
Nov 14, 2024 · The concern arises because Tier 2’s maximum pensionable salary is growing more slowly than the Social Security wage base. In 2011, both were set at $106,800, but by …
New bill promises up to 50% property tax relief for Illinoisans
Feb 9, 2024 · New bill promises up to 50% property tax relief for Illinoisans. The bill introduced by state Rep. Tim Ozinga would redirect savings from shrinking pension payments to support …